Hello all:

I underwent a gastric sleeve on February 26, 2020. I was told that this type of surgery can cause hair loss. .... but we hear what we want to hear. I'm losing my hair at an alarming rate. Anyone else experiencing this? In addition to that problem, my weight loss is at a crawl. Since February 26 I've lost only 16 pounds.... so now I won't just be fat, - I'll be fat and bald. Any input would be much appreciated.

Best,

Grace

My hair loss is not slowing down. If anything, it's increasing. I've been losing for about 6 weeks now. Can anyone tell me how long the hair loss lasted? I am starting to get concerned that I won't have any left if this goes on much longer and I really don't think I'll look good bald! ?

I am about 12 years out of my surgery but I remember this part well. I was really alarmed, but I was fore-warned. The vitamin Biotin has become my friend. Its great for hair and nails. It will help (I take 5000 mg/day), but it won't completely fix the problem. It is unfortunately something your body has to go through. It's something to do with it thinking you are starving yourself so it doesn't send nutrients to things like hair and nails. That's what I read anyway. It won't last, so don't despair! My hair came back thick and wavy! Hang in there.

I think mine lasted about three months. Fortunately, I didn't lose all that much.

Mine fell out for a good 6 months. It slowed for a couple of weeks at about 4 months & I was celebrating but then it was as bad as before. I had a heap of hair but lost 50%. Growing back now.

This is somewhat hilarious but I thought none of my hair fell out. I thought it was because I ate a lot of protein and relatively, a higher number of calories. My hairdresser finally broke it to me that that’s when she told me I was so thin I should try short hair and cut my long hair into a bob. I never even noticed! So what you need is a good hairdresser who is cool and also a good liar.

On 5/3/2020 at 12:27 PM, IAmGrace said:

I'm losing my hair at an alarming rate.

This is very normal! I have long, very curly hair and it was devastating to watch HUGE amounts of hair fall out. I had excess shedding from 2-5 months post-op. I promise you it will slow down eventually. Some people decide to cut their hair short to decrease the amount of shedding that is seen. The longer your hair is, the more dramatic the hair fall looks. Cutting your hair shorter can also make it appear to have more volume.

I shave my head. My hair loss was already a done deal years ago.

Edit: I'm sure this is not amusing to most of you.

Edited June 6, 20206 yr by Dave In Houston